Air Fryer Pickles

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Looking for a great appetizer or game-day snack? These Air Fryer Pickles are deliciously addicting! Make extra, they’ll disappear quick!

If you’re looking for more air fryer recipes, make sure you try these Air Fryer Zucchini Chips and this Air Fryer Bacon!

air fryer pickles in a bowl with spicy mayo

Air Fryer Fried Pickles

With the Super Bowl right around the corner, I’ve been making a list of all the game day bar snacks that I miss and can’t wait to make at home for the big game. You better believe these Crispy Air Fryer Wings are on the list!

There’s nothing better than sitting at your favorite local spot with some friends, a cold beer, and some crispy fried pickles while watching a game.

I truly love a crunchy, crispy, salty, flavorful snack, I mean honestly, who doesn’t? But, deep frying is messy and not so good for you. That’s why I love this recipe, the air fryer makes these pickles so crispy and you hardly need any oil.

Fried Pickle Ingredients

Pickles: I used dill pickles and prefer to slice them into 1/2 inch chips myself because the pre-sliced ones in the jar don’t stay as juicy while cooking.

Dry ingredients: all-Purpose flour, panko bread crumbs, baking soda, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt (optional).

Wet ingredients: eggs and olive oil spray.

*for a detailed list of ingredients, please scroll down to the recipe card

How to make Fried Pickles in the Air Fryer

1. Pre-heat the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 390ยฐ F.

2. Prepare the flour and eggs. Whisk the eggs in a small mixing bowl. In a medium bowl, combing the flour, panko, baking soda, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

3. Coat the pickles in the flour mixture. Dip the pickle slices in the flour mixture to coat both sides, then in the egg mixture, and then back in the flour.

collage of process steps for making fries pickles

4. Air fry the pickles. Place the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spritz with cooking oil. Air fry for 10 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Pro-Tip: Pat the pickles dry with a paper towel so the flour mixture will stick better!

How many Calories do Air Fryer Pickles have?

Thanks to the magic of air frying, these pickles have way less calories than deep fried pickles!

Deep Fried Pickle Spear Calories: 170 – 200 calories
Air Fryer Fried Pickle Spear Calories: about 40 calories

Note: Air fryer pickle chips may contain less calories.

What else can I cook in an Air Fryer?

The possibilities are endless! One of my favorite things about owning an air fryer is the flexibility it provides to cook so many things!

From homemade fries to salmon, the air fryer can do it all.

BONUS: If you have leftover wings, fries, etc. from a restaurant, reheating your leftovers will make them good as new!

What to Serve with Fried Pickles

Dipping a fried pickle in saucy perfection is the best. I recommend serving with your favorite ranch dressing or my homemade Spicy Mayo.

spicy mayo in a small bowl with a blue napkin

Questions you may have

How long do you air fryer frozen fried pickles?

Frozen air fryer pickles don’t take long to make! Fry the frozen pickles in the air fryer for about 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.

How do I make fried pickles crispy?

The secret to getting crispy fried pickles is the cooking spray. You will only need a little, but spritz the fried pickles with a touch of olive oil cooking spray before putting them in the air fryer.

Sometimes I like to spritz them again after flipping if they look like they might be drying out.

dipping a fried pickle in spicy mayo

Can you air fry batter?

No! Wet and/or liquid food such as batter is not recommend for the air fryer as it will drip through the holes in the basket and not turn out as you would hope.

If you are looking for fry batter, please know that batter will always need a “proper” deep fried oil bath in order to become crispy.

Is buying an Air Fryer worth it?

1000%. Every day of the week, yes!

The flexibility and versatility the air fryer provides is truly unmatched by other kitchen appliances and well worth the investment. If you follow me in instagram, you know/see how much I use it and rarely turn on my oven.

The best (and healthiest part), air fryers use so much less oil than other cooking methods which means healthier meals.

How do I clean an Air Fryer?

I recommend cleaning the air fryer after each use. It is just like any other kitchen tool; after you cook with it, you clean it.

Every air fryer is different, but clean the basket just like you would a cooking pan. There are times you might just be able to wipe it down, but the grate may need to be scrubbed.

Check the manual of your specific air fryer…it might be dishwasher safe!

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Air Fryer Pickles

Looking for a great appetizer or game-day snack? These Air Fryer Pickles are deliciously addicting! Make extra, they'll disappear quick!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 pickle chips
Calories: 23
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390ยฐ F.
  • Whisk the eggs in a small mixing bowl. In another mixing bow, combing the flour, panko, baking soda, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
    collage of process steps for making fries pickles
  • Dip the pickles in the flour mixture to coat both sides, then in the egg, and then back in the flour.
  • Place the pickles in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spritz with cooking oil. Air fry for 10 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
    breaded pickles in the air fryer basket
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Notes

  • I prefer buying whole pickles and slicing them into 1/2 inch chips myself. The precut pickle chips are too thin for my liking and don’t stay as juicy when cooking.
Keywords: air fryer pickles, fried pickles

Nutrition

Calories: 23kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 151IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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17 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Perfect timing! I was just wondering if pickles could be done in the air fryer and here you are with great tips and a recipe.

  2. 5 stars
    Air Fried pickles were so amazing. I can’t wait to make again and share it with my family. Thanks!

  3. 5 stars
    I’ve been seeing lots of recipes using air fryers and I finally got one. Saving this recipe to make again! Thanks for the tips.

  4. 5 stars
    I have always wanted to make air fried pickles. I cannot wait to try your recipe.

  5. 5 stars
    This was amazing! I use my air fryer every single day and can’t wait to make these pickles again!

  6. Jeannette says:

    5 stars
    What a FANTASTIC way to enjoy pickles! Super easy and a great addition to any burgers as well. So versatile!

  7. Danielle Wolter says:

    5 stars
    OMG I am trying these this weekend! I love fried pickles and I am still learning how to use my air fryer, so what great timing!

  8. 5 stars
    These are so good! Always love a good fried pickle appetizer and now I can make them without the mess of actually frying them ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. 5 stars
    So simple and easy yet so satisfying, love it!

  10. 5 stars
    These looks so tasty! Putting them on my Easter menu ๐Ÿ™‚

  11. Paul Kostandin says:

    5 stars
    I love fried pickles, and I love that you used panko in the breading for these. Panko has been one of my go-to methods for creating a great fried texture in air fryer foods. I bet this would work really well with cracker meal or crushed potato chips as well!

    1. I love panko too, I use it for almost everything and definitely prefer it over breadcrumbs. I’ll have to try it with potato chips soon!

  12. Diana Reis says:

    5 stars
    These are one of my favorite appetizers. I can’t wait to try them in my air fryer.

  13. 5 stars
    Oh wow! These pickles are just perfect for my next party over the weekend. I absolutely love them!

  14. 5 stars
    This recipe was the perfect way to break in my new air fryer! I used whole pickles and sliced them as recommended in the notes and they came out great!

  15. 5 stars
    These pickles were so darn good!! I love trying new air-frying recipes like this!

  16. 5 stars
    This was such a fun and tasty snack!! Love how the pickles turned out crispy without needing to deep fry them!